Plumbing & Mechanical articles from January 2006

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from January 2006

'No, I don't look like a plumber'.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... I have been a plumber for the past 20 years. I just skimmed through the March issue, and don't know how I missed Ellen Rohr's column, "Do I Look Like A Plumber?" I can really understand how Ellen felt. I have had such wonderful experiences with...

Safety first.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... I am responding to Jason Bradley's "Dual Purpose" tool ("Tool Tips," November 2005). I think it's great that a tool can be used for two different jobs, but what about personal safety first? Any journeyman knows that you do not strike a hardened...

2006 construction industry: continued growth expected.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
January 1, 2006... An optimistic forecast for the construction industry in 2006 includes continued growth, but expect the bad with the good as challenges arise, according to a recently released report from management consultant FMI Corp. Finding talented...

New MEC seminar dates announced for 2006.(Modern Engineering Concepts )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... John Siegenthaler's Modern Engineering Concepts For Hydronic Heating Design seminars are back in 2006. This year, attendees will learn "Total Energy Efficiency through Hydronics," a new seminar that delivers cutting-edge hydronic technologies....

Handwashing study shows women cleaner than men.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
January 1, 2006... A recent observational study by the American Society for Microbiology reports that while 91 percent of American adults say they always wash their hands after using public washrooms, only 83 percent actually do so. It also found that women...

Bike ride raises money for Oil Heat Cares charity.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
January 1, 2006... The National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers will raise money for its Oil Heat Cares program with a bicycle ride and walking event, May 15, Hartford, Conn. PM is one of the sponsors of the event, which will be held in conjunction with...

PM launches radiant e-newsletter.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Plumbing & Mechanical )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Plumbing & Mechanical and its sister publications PM Engineer and Supply House Times have collaborated to bring you a new radiant e-newsletter. "Radiant & Hydronic e-News" is free and sent twice a month to your inbox. It is filled with all...

Kate Maselis, Hansgrohe.(North America)(Obituary)
January 1, 2006... Goedele "Kate" Desender Maselis, senior vice president and general manager of Hansgrohe Inc.--North America, died Oct. 23 following a relatively short but serious illness. She was 44. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maselis, a native of...

PM sponsors Radiant House.(plumbing and mechnical)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... PM will sponsor Radiant House at this month's AHR show, Jan. 23-25, in Chicago along with the Radiant Panel Association. Visitors will experience radiant heating systems and equipment being installed right on the show floor, including radiant...

BLS: pipe trade workforce demand will expand.(Briefs)
January 1, 2006... Workforce demands will expand substantially over the next decade, according to the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pipe trades occupations will reach a 15.7 percent growth rate between 2004 and 2014, BLS predicts,...

SFPE updates position on fire protection design.(Briefs)(Society of Fire Protection Engineers )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has updated its position on the design of fire protection systems. The statement, titled "The Engineer and the Technician--Designing Fire Protection Systems," describes reasonable and prudent roles and...

Joint code panel to meet in February.
January 1, 2006... The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Code Council will meet in February to begin work in earnest to determine whether the organizations can agree on all of the essential elements needed to...

NKBA launches new library.(National Kitchen and Bath Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The National Kitchen & Bath Association and its sponsors are ready to launch its new professional resource library initially consisting of nine in-depth textbooks, written by recognized experts, and thoroughly reviewed by top technical...

P.I.P.E. awards Lifetime Achievement Awards.(Briefs)
January 1, 2006... Piping Industry Progress and Education Trust Fund has recognized three industry leaders, Steven R. Baker, Cholla Plumbing; Jack G. Coleman, Coleman Plumbing; and William Crowe, W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors, Inc., with Lifetime Achievement...

JH Kelly raises money for low-income youth program.(Briefs)
January 1, 2006... JH Kelly (Longview, Wash.) announced it raised, along with its sponsors, almost $10,000 at its employee golf tournament to benefit Youth and Family Link, a nonprofit organization that provides after-school activities for local low-income...

CIPH members dedicate habitat for humanity home.(Briefs)
January 1, 2006... Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating Chairman Rick Elliott, Altantic Region President Bill Hooper and CIPH Atlantic Region Habitat Build Chair John Martin had the honor of presenting the Hannah-Lewis family with the keys to the second...

Watts acquires several companies.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Watts Water Technologies Inc. announced several recent acquisitions. First, the company's Canadian subsidiary, Watts Industries (Canada) Inc., completed the asset purchase of Flexflow Tubing LLP, Langley, B.C., Canada, which includes a full...

Charlotte Pipe forms new Technical Services Dept.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has formed a new Technical Services Department to provide education and technical support to engineers on the application and installation of all Charlotte Pipe products. The group will consist of five individuals:...

TOTO opens product gallery in New York.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... TOTO USA recently opened its New York Gallery of products and design displays in Soho, the city's design district. The minimalist, industrial space is filled with product vignettes, and is owned and operated by TOTO. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Slant/Fin earns ISO certification.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Slant/Fin Corp. was recently awarded ISO certification for quality for its Greenvale, N.Y., manufacturing operations. The company's engineering discipline and quality control, as well as its customer and technical service were important...

Webstone, Raven settle patent lawsuit.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Webstone Co. and Raven Products said that a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in June 2005 regarding patent infringement relating to Webstone's Isolator[R] Uni-Flange Ball Valve has been settled and dismissed. While denying any wrongdoing,...

Sloan wins green award.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Sloan Valve Co.'s Uppercut[TM] Dual-Flush Flushometer has been chosen as one of BuildingGreen Inc.'s Top 10 Green Building Products award winners for 2005. Sloan has received a Top 10 award two years in a row, last year winning the award for...

Perma-Liner Industries Inc.(On The Move)
January 1, 2006... Perma-Liner Industries Inc. named Eric Baum its chief financial officer. He joined the company in 2000. Baum's career spans more than 10 years, with experience in financial planning and operations management. Perma-Liner also promoted Doug...

Burnham Hydronics.(Jason Richards promoted, Mark Kendall appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Jason Richards was recently promoted to trade marketing manager of Burnham Hydronics. He will be responsible for working directly with contractors, and implementing marketing strategies to enhance their product and sales support and overall...

Fluidmaster Inc.(Sharon Vessels joined)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Fluidmaster Inc. announced that James Sanford has joined its national sales team as sales manager, plumbing wholesale. His experience includes the creation of a National Field Service Program that placed regional service technicians throughout...

Hercules Chemical Co. Inc.(On The Move)
January 1, 2006... Hercules Chemical Co. Inc. recently promoted Mylene Molina to marketing and communications coordinator. She will assume responsibility for all communications efforts including promotions, advertising and public relations.

Perfection Corp.(On The Move)
January 1, 2006... Scott Kranstuber has been promoted to director of sales and marketing of gas products at Perfection Corp. Since 2001, Kranstuber has had responsibility for the company's entire gas products sales force as its national sales manager. He began...

Rheem Mfg. Co.(On The Move)
January 1, 2006... Rheem Mfg. Co. has promoted Simon Parfitt to president of its Water Heating Division, based in Montgomery, Ala. Parfitt, formerly its vice president and controller, succeeds Scott D. Martin, who was named president and CEO of Rheem in August.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing signs deal with online plumbing recruiter.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2006... Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, a franchise opportunity for plumbing contractors, has agreed to work with Plumbing Agent, an online employment resource. "Our business is growing rapidly, and as a result, our managers spend a significant...

Basco Shower Enclosures.(50th anniversary)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Basco Shower Enclosures celebrated its 50th anniversary late September with a champagne lunch and a tour of its recently completed, state-of-the-art, 150,000-sq.-ft. facility in Mason, Ohio. In honor of the anniversary, Mason Mayor Peter A....

Be prepared: electronic advances in primary controls earn the industry a merit badge for fire safety.(Burner BASICS)
January 1, 2006... Fire safety. Now there's a merit badge in the making! We are surrounded by heating appliances that rely on a flame to work, but we take for granted that they'll all work safely. Every listed fuel-burning appliance, from the gas logs in the...

Softening up hard water: hard water can be done without. The solution is as easy as installing a water softener.
January 1, 2006... According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 85 percent of the United States has to cope with hard water--water with excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. While hard water is not considered to be unhealthy for people to drink, it can be very...

Getting there is half the fun: confessions of a motorcycle-riding plumber.(Business TIPS)
January 1, 2006... For most of my life, I've been on wheels of some sort. After the typical wheeled walkers and tricycles, I graduated to a real 20-inch Schwinn with a coaster brake. This ride took me to civilization and the nearest convenience store, more than a...

Designing a panel radiator system.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Original inquiry: I'm installing six panel radiators in a house to supplement a radiant floor in-slab. I have to run the panel rad lines in-slab also. I am using Buderus panel rads with TRVs and the connections are 2 inches apart. What do...

Spin control: how cycling is influenced by the basic principles underlying hydronics.(Hydronics WORKSHOP)
January 1, 2006... Last fall the PM columnists were all challenged to write about their "secret life" for their January columns. The idea was to write about something they do or enjoy that's a bit outside their normal monthly specialty. [ILLUSTRATION...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2006... Thanks to Walt Putnam of ATPC/Heat Zone for spotting the fact that the schematic in Figure 4 of the November Hydronics Workshop column doesn't contain an expansion tank. Good eyes Walt, and thanks for studying the details. Yes indeed, this...

Creature comforts: the flexibility of hydronics offers warmth to two-ton hippos, macro-pods, raptors and other critters.(radiant heat technology for maintaining pond temperatures)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2006... HIPPO HEAVEN When the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque, N.M., learned that a three-year-old hippo was available from another zoo, they jumped at the opportunity to give her a home. The catch? Karen would be arriving in three weeks, and...

Putting a 'spring' in your step to success.(TRUCK OF THE MONTH)(City Plumbing & Electric Inc.)
January 1, 2006... When you love what you do and where you do it, deciding how to wrap and logo your service vehicles doesn't take much effort. The employee-owned and-operated company of City Plumbing & Electric Inc. settled on the picturesque landscape that is...

Don't call them 'towel warmers' anymore: there are plenty of options for contractors to combine heat with decor throughout the house.
January 1, 2006... A few years ago, we called towel warmers the most misunderstood product in the American radiant marketplace. Even manufacturers that sold what they identified as "towel warmers" in their own catalogs told us the radiators could do more than...

Work to play: be a playaholic, not a workaholic.
January 1, 2006... Like many of you, I have been called a workaholic. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I will admit that when I work, it is with intensity and conviction. I work long hours and accomplish more than...

Pig lady: people are transformed by the pig. And so am I.(Hydronic CONTROLS)
January 1, 2006... If I'd been born a boy, I probably would have been an engineer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I was born a girl, and I'm so glad, because I get to use a toy pink pig and stickers to teach the black-and-white,...

When I'm not working ... Time for hobbies.
January 1, 2006... I believe hobbies are important, and I take mine seriously. They are important for two reasons: 1. We need to get away from the daily grind sometimes, to get a fresh perspective. A hobby allows us to focus on another discipline or skill...

Yoga and business: some mental exercises for your personal and professional lives.(health and business management)
January 1, 2006... When I first moved out to Phoenix, I brought the souvenirs of my career with me--a bad back and bad knees. My wife suggested that I sign up for a yoga class, which I did for stretching and such. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

You have to give something back: Paul's life-long commitment to the construction industry.(Practical MANAGEMENT)
January 1, 2006... I was fortunate enough to be born into a construction family and work my whole life among the proud people of this great industry. Just as so many of these industrious people helped me become successful, I have dedicated my life to helping...

Taco reorganizes sales department.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Taco Inc. has announced a restructuring of its Sales and Marketing Department into two separate divisions based on its major product markets--commercial and residential. Heading up the commercial side will be Tom Lawrence, senior vice...

AGI builds new facility.(American Granby Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... OEM redistributor American Granby Inc. recently began construction for a new 113,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Liverpool, N.Y. The state-of-the-art facility, which includes new management systems and logistics software, will have 100,000...

In-Sink-Erator 'driving force' behind PHCC fundraiser.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... In-Sink-Erator provided a one-third matching gift to each individual contribution to the 2005 PHCC Educational Foundation's "Invest in Your Future" Annual Giving Campaign, making it the major contributor to the fundraiser. Just over $110,000...

Tyco Fire opens new Grinnell warehouse.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Tyco Fire & Building Products opened a new Grinnell Mechanical Grooved Products warehouse in Brea, Calif., Nov. 1. It offers improved customer service and a complete inventory of mechanical grooved couplings, fittings, valves and accessories,...

Bradford White water heaters now feature safety system.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Beginning Jan. 1, many Bradford White power-vented, through-the-wall water heaters will be manufactured with the Defender Safety System[R] to comply with new ANSI standards regarding flammable vapor ignition resistance. New features include a...

Triangle Tube opens state-of-the-art training facility.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Triangle Tube is pleased to announce the opening of its all-new training facility located, on-site, at its corporate head-quarters in Blackwood, N.J. This 15,000-sq.-ft. facility offers certification training for its customers on the...

Short, fat and squatty: Liberty Pumps' innovative PRO380-Series with QuickTree.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: Special Advertisement Section)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Ever dig a hole? Digging wider is usually much easier than digging deeper. That's the concept behind the PRO380-Series sewage systems. The PRO380-Series features a shallow basin with large capacity. This is especially helpful in difficult soil...

Spirovent eliminates frequent bleeding and purging of hydronic systems.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... For almost two decades, Spirotherm Inc. has worked with innovative contractors and the top wholesalers in North America to provide customers with air-free hydronic systems. Spirotherm is the manufacturer of the Spirovent[R], recognized...

The best just got bigger! Air and dirt separators.
January 1, 2006... Although often copied, the world's leading air eliminator has never been equaled. The Spirovent[R] is #1, and we are reminded of that at industry gatherings by the customers who have made their own comparisons. They've tried to save a buck or...

Lochinvar simplifies replacement business.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... A simple formula for replacement business: More choices equals more customers. Lochinvar[R] offers a comprehensive line of replacement water heaters to ensure contractors have the right solution for every customer. "Customers need...

Variable speed commercial E-Circulators from Grundfos set a new standard.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Grundfos' new, integrated variable speed drive E-Circulator line sets a new standard for demanding hydronic installations. The ultra-sophisticated E-Circulators are available in two configurations: Series 1000 pumps are suitable for constant...

IPS--Developing what you want, delivering what you need.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... A pioneer in plumbing since 1954, IPS Corp. has time and again brought innovation, efficiency and bedrock integrity to the service of the industry and its customers. IPS products have proven the depth of their originality and the ongoing...

Largest Roto-Rooter franchisee increases profits with wireless fleet management.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... When Hoffman Southwest, the largest Roto-Rooter franchisee in the country, decided it was time to find a new wireless fleet management vendor, it selected Networkcar (www.networkcar.com), a leader in remote diagnostics and wireless fleet...

Leonard high-capacity water temp controls for large commercial and institutional jobs.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Leonard high-capacity water temperature control systems provide consistent mixed water temperatures over an extremely wide range of flows for large commercial and institutional applications. Typical applications include convention hotels; large...

I went into the engineering business, not the mixing valve business. So when we ran into trouble maintaining water temperature at the nursing home, I called THE mixing valve specialists at Leonard Valve Company.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... I was a young consulting engineer working on a nursing home job and, we ran into a problem. The inspectors determined that the water temperature wasn't being maintained, even though we had sized the valves according to code to handle the high-...

Cutting-edge contractor finds no problem switching from iron pipe to Gastite.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... After more than three decades as a professional plumber, Dennis Aukerman still describes himself as an adventurous type who's "always open to new experiences. I'm not afraid to try anything new to stay on top of my trade." Aukerman...

With Gastite, all we have on our hands is time!(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... THE SYSTEM IS THE SOLUTION[TM] ... at the Park Avenue Condominums Las Vegas, Nevada "Installing gas systems with rigid black iron pipe is difficult, time-consuming and dirty. When we took over the Park Avenue luxury condo project...

Prep copper tubing in tight spots and boost work speed, efficiency, with ratchet-action CopperKey.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Plumbing and HVAC professionals get into tight spots. Crowded access zones. Snug crawl spaces. And awkward overhead runs. Problem is, prepping copper pipe in crowded, cluttered conditions impairs efficiency, strains muscles and devours...

Hackney delivers the smart choice.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Service contractors are faced with many choices every day in their businesses. Decisions have to be made about office and warehouse facilities, product lines and equipment, computers, financing, marketing, personnel and service vehicles,...

Vanex Ultra PEX: the leader in chlorine resistance.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... For more than 25 years, Vanguard Piping Systems has been going to bat for builders, contractors, wholesalers and homeowners with the mission of providing proven systems through superior products, reliable service and timely information. Why?...

LENOX Gold reciprocating saw blades make the cut.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... LVI Services Inc. is a large environmental services company that specializes in the remediation of asbestos and lead, soil reclamation and demolition from 29 offices nationwide. Situation: LVI Services has been removing asbestos from about...

ISO certification reflects Slant/Fin's hydronic heating product quality.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Slant/Fin Corp. has been awarded ISO certification for its Greenvale, N.Y., manufacturing operations. ISO certification ensures homeowners, contractors and wholesalers that Slant/Fin hydronic heating products have been manufactured under...

Building strong connections that last.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
January 1, 2006... Anvil--Trusted By The Industry For More Than 150 Years. In the mid-1800s, a company named Grinnell[R] began providing its customers with the finest-quality pipe hangers and supports, fittings, couplings, valves, nipples, flanges and other...

Custom waterfront home is whole-house radiant.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Rhode Island businessman Art Cannon completed his dream house last summer and it's totally radiant, at his direction. His electro-mechanical sales business sells to the HVAC market, and in particular to local hydronics manufacturer Taco Inc.,...

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. celebrates 80 years of commitment.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
January 1, 2006... It all began in New York City... Jay L. Smith, a New York salesman for the National Lead Co., saw a growing need for brass and bronze specialties. Arranging to have his products manufactured by other foundries, Smith began his fledgling...

Rheem--best known, most respected, most reliable.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
January 1, 2006... Rheem is one of the best-known and most respected names among plumbing professionals today. For almost 100 years, installers have looked to us to deliver reliable water heaters with cutting-edge features that provide superior performance and...

Flexible fire sprinkler connections position contractors for success.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Contractors and their clients consistently gain time and money through the use of flexible connections. Because of the simplicity of installation, any installer can complete at least four flexible sprinkler connections in the time it takes to...

Quality and service that last a lifetime.
January 1, 2006... Company Highlights: Reed celebrates its 110th year of business in 2006! From the company's beginning, Reed associates have invented tools that continually become industry standards, including the Quick Release[TM] Tubing Cutter, various tools...

Burnham offers the best in oil.
January 1, 2006... Oil-Fired Installation: Sabatino Residence, Portsmouth, R.I. Burnham Contractor: David Potvin, Potvin Plumbing and Heating, Warwick, R.I. Boiler Model: MPO[TM] 189-TB Situated on a hillside in Portsmouth, R.I., overlooking...

Bradford White sets sights on boiler market with Laars purchase.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... If it heats water, chances are Bradford White makes it. And the deal to purchase Laars[R] Heating Systems certainly reinforces the company's motto, "Count On Bradford White For Everything Hot Water." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bradford...

Introducing the latest offerings from Watts: WaterPEX pipe and sea tech fittings/manifolds.
January 1, 2006... Watts Regulator, a long time leader and innovator of plumbing and water safety products, is excited to showcase its two latest product line introductions. Watts has developed one of the broadest offerings of potable PEX plumbing pipe and...

Sketch by Estimation.
January 1, 2006... Sketch is a valuable drawing plug-in program that works within your logistics estimating program's takeoff view and provides a graphical image of the points that you have inputted with your digitizer. Sketch allows you to electronically track...

A Bobcat compact excavator for every need.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... For plumbing jobs large and small, plumbing contractors know they can find a Bobcat[R], compact excavator for their needs. For nearly 50 years, Bobcat has been providing equipment solutions for contractors in all markets. Particularly in...

ProPress enhanced with Smart Connect feature.
January 1, 2006... Ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching--that's about how fast it takes to make a ProPress[R] copper connection. For more than six years, the Viega ProPress System has helped North American installers turn copper into gold with flame-less press...

Viega Mixing and Injection Stations--highly engineered and user-friendly.
January 1, 2006... There are many different ways to control and pipe a radiant system: mixing valves (three- and four-way), diverting valves, injection systems (pumping, mixing), etc. In the installers' eyes, one of the biggest hurdles is what arrangement to...

Gem Plumbing & Heating: passion for performance excellence.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Established in 1949 by Larry and Gloria Gemma, Gem Plumbing & Heating has grown from a one-man, one-truck plumbing company to one of the largest complete home services companies in the United States today. Gem has evolved from a traditional...

Nu Flow takes pull-in-place method to new heights at Annapolis.
January 1, 2006... It was a cold and wet October morning when the Nu Flow Specialties team arrived at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Chris Rollins, owner of Busy Service and a certified Nu Flow installer, was already on-site with his crew and...

Cambridge-Lee offers new copper linesets packaging, plus new distribution center.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Cambridge-Lee Industries plans to unveil brand new packaging for its copper linesets in 2006, which will provide a number of advantages to customers, according to Ed Kerins Jr., vice president of sales and distribution. "Our new...

You have the tools to build your business, we have the tools to help protect it.(two thousand six Manufacturers Spotlight: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Protection For Your Most Important Assets: You need many tools to help build you business. And we have one to help protect it. The Contractor Insurance Program, available through participating Allstate agents, combines the products and...

Watts Drainage 'Track' Lavatory Carriers.
January 1, 2006... No more three-armed plumbers and 360-degree tape measures with this concealed arm carrier; the horizontal and vertical arm adjustments on Watts Track Lavatory Carriers are completely independent. Sliding arm brackets glide along the cross plate...